Morocco Desert Tour from Tangier 6-day

Morocco Desert Tour from Tangier 6-day. During this 6 day/5 night journey, you will experience Morocco like never before with us. You will see the most incredible sights in Morocco. The journey begins in Tangier. First, you will explore Cape Spartel and Hercules Cave. Then we’ll go through the Rif mountains, wander through the blue city of Chefchaouen, and see the Roman ruins of Volubilis. The itinerary also includes Meknes sightseeing. In addition to the seeing to Morocco’s Switzerland, Ifrane, and the Cedar Forest.

Furthermore, you’re gonna ride camels and see the spectacular sunset and sunrise in the Sahara desert of Merzouga. Walk through the spectacular Todra and Dades gorges. Visit old Kasbahs and cross the high Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka Pass. Finally, the journey concludes in Marrakesh.

Tangier is the starting point for your Morocco desert tour from Tangier 6-day. We will pick you up from your accommodation, the airport, or the port in Tangier. Also referred to as “the bride of the north”. The city is located in the northwest, where the Mediterranean Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean near Cape Spartel. First, we will explore the lovely city, including Hercules’ Cave and Cape Spartel. Free time for lunch.

Then we’ll drive east to Chefchaouen, going via Tetouan and the Rif Mountains. Stops will be made to enjoy panoramic views. Finally, we will drop you off at your accommodation. Overnight stay at a hotel in Chefchaouen.

After visiting Chefchaouen, we’ll set out for our next destination: Volubilis. Along the way, we’ll drive through Ouazzan and enjoy more views of the Rif Mountain. In Volubilis, you’ll have the chance to visit the ancient Roman ruins and the UNESCO-listed archaeological site.

After that, we’ll head to the imperial city of Meknes, where you’ll see the historical monuments of the 17th century. You’ll visit the main monuments, such as the Mansour gate, Hedim square, and Moulay Ismail mausoleum, and the mysterious prison of Qara with no doors.

Finally, we’ll travel to another imperial city: Fes. You’ll spend the night in the old Medina at a local riad

On the next day of your tour, you’ll start by visiting the charming town of Ifrane, known as the “Switzerland of Morocco” due to its Alpine-style houses. After exploring the town, you’ll head to the Cedar Forest, home to barbary apes. You’ll have the chance to see these apes in their natural habitat and enjoy the beauty of the forest. Next, you’ll travel to Midelt, known as the “capital of apples” in Morocco.

You’ll have a lunch break here before continuing to the Ziz Valley, where you’ll see the stunning panoramic views of the oasis palm groves. From there, you’ll head to the date and fossil city of Erfoud and continue to the Merzouga desert.

When you arrive at your accommodation, you’ll be welcomed with a mint tea and spend the night there

Today, we’ll wake you up early so you can see the breathtaking sunrise. Following that, you’ll have breakfast, shower, and begin the day. We have all day today to go on a 4WD adventure in the desert. Merzouga is a gorgeous desert town surrounded by picturesque scenery, oasis, and abandoned settlements. We start our desert discovery from our camp by visiting the nomads in their tents where we can see their way of living and also have a walk their traditional tents.

Later, our journey continues by passing through another Nomadic settlement and a mining Kohl abandoned village to Khamliya where Dark-skinned people live. In this small town, we will have a chance to watch those people play their unique music. 

We will finish our fun day by having a traditional Berber pizza in a very local restaurant in the same town. We get you to your hotel after you enjoyed your meal.

On the morning, is best to get up early for lovely sunrise, after breakfast & shower return by camel ride / or 4*4 car towards Merzouga village departure to Rissani town. we will walk around the famous, traditional, and largest Market in the area exploring the local-made goods and art crafts.

It’s better to go to Rissani on one of the following days: Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday. These three days are the souk, so it’s a good day for the people of the desert area that want to try and do shopping. Later we travel to Tinghir along the Tafilalt Oasis where we are able to stop to explore the traditional system of irrigation found there.

Driving through Alnif town where we’ll have free time for Coffee/lunch. Then, continue to Tinghir to explore the stunning views of Todra valley & walk along Todra Gorge with its orange towering cliffs, the canyons of Todra Gorge are almost 1,000 feet deep, also a preferred place for climbers. we’ll end our day in Boumalne Dades with its green valley, Dinner & overnight in a hotel / or Riad.

Next day of your tour, you’ll continue your journey after breakfast. You’ll drive along the road of Thousand Kasbahs, seeing the kasbahs on both sides of the road.

Next, you’ll visit the Rose Valley and head to Ouarzazate, known as the “Hollywood of Africa.” You’ll have the opportunity to visit the cinema studios where many movies, such as Game of Thrones and Gladiator, have been filmed. After that, you’ll visit the UNESCO-listed Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou, the oldest and largest kasbah in Morocco.

You’ll then drive along the Atlas Mountains, stopping at the Tizi n’Tichka mountain pass for panoramic views and visiting an argan oil cooperative. Finally, you’ll head to the city of Marrakech where our Desert Tour from Tangier 6-day ends.